“I learned an enormous amount about different diets and health issues concerning healthcare food service, as well as kitchen skills and different cooking techniques. This is an excellent program to take if you would like to work in the health care food service industry,” says Catrina Evans a graduate of the Food Service program at Centennial College in Toronto, Ont.
Developed to meet the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards and Criteria with input from professional organizations and healthcare employers, students of this one-semester program benefit from a learning experience that meets current government standards and employer requirements. Those interested in applying for this food service program, which also includes Food and Nutrition Management aspects, must present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. English proficiency will also be considered. However, possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to program.
Delivered over a three-day week to accommodate student needs, the courses within the food service program cover the practical aspects of quantity food preparation, service, basic and therapeutic nutrition and sanitation practices. Also covered are quality customer service, effective communications and quality assurance. Specific courses within the undertaking include: Role of Food Service Worker, Workplace Communications, Sanitation and Safety, Nutrition and Health Care, Kitchen Equipment and Food Preparation and Food Service Worker Placement. The courses are presented in a lecture format. To supplement the in-school learning, students also participate in a work experience field placement in a healthcare facility. The placement allows them to apply classroom learning in a true work situation. However, before students can go on their placement, they must have a mandatory two-step mantoux test (TB skin test) within 12 months of starting the program, even if they have had BCG, as well as influenza immunization and a vulnerable persons police check.
Among the skills students graduate with are: the ability to communicate the role of nutrition and apply the principles of human nutrition to food production in the health care food service environment; discuss the standards and principles of diet therapy relating to a variety of illnesses and diseases and apply these principles to the assembly of therapeutic meals in the health care food service environment; provide a safe and health dietary environment, including food that is free from bacteria and other harmful contaminants by adhering to government and departmental regulations relating to food safety, and injury and hazard prevention strategies; carry out cost control techniques in the preparation of foodservice in the healthcare environment; implement cooking principles and techniques in the preparation of large quantities of various foods for the healthcare environment and more.
Students in the Food Service Program may also use the knowledge and skills they gain to transfer into the two-year Food and Nutrition Management diploma program if desired. Upon graduation, students obtain positions in long-term care, retirement, acute care and with food service contractors. This certificate is a requirement to work as a food service worker in long-term care as well as an asset to work in other healthcare food service industries.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
A Freightliner Training Academy-like Environment Prepares Your Practically and Theoretically
“This is a modified apprenticeship program,” says George Leedeman of the Truck and Coach Technician – Freightliner program at Centennial College, which has a Freightliner Training Academy feel. “The employers go out of their way to ensure that students actually do some work during their apprenticeship, and are not just pushing the broom. They’ll actually be assisting or shadowing a technician when he’s doing important work on the trucks so they can really learn something. Also, the engines found on-campus [that students train with] are very popular and commonly found in the trade. So it’s up-to-date, it’s useful information and it’s leading edge.” Meanwhile, a student named Rafael adds, “It’s a learning process on bigger vehicles such as trailer trucks and also busses. The coolest thing that I’ve learned so far is taking an engine apart, and learning and understanding the breakdowns.”
These testimonials show how valuable the 36-week freightliner training at Centennial College is with its in-class training and four weeks of co-op work placement. To apply, students must have completed at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Applicants must be employed by a freightliner dealership or a designated fleet employer or selected through an interview process. Please be advised, that candidates may apply directly to Centennial College. Successful applicants must obtain an employer and then register as a MAP apprentice with the Apprenticeship Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Acceptance is based on successful completion of all entry requirements. Limited space is available in each program.
Once students are accepted, they will discover the freightliner training academy feel comes from highly-qualified and experienced faculty members who emphasize aspects of heavy vehicle technology that are embodied in the program. This includes the diagnosis and repair of the following course subjects: electronics and electrical, and computer management systems; steering, brakes, suspensions, frames and alignment; transmission(s) manual, automated, automatic; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; hydraulics; engines; fuel systems (gas and diesel); welding – MIG, ARC, gas, cutting, brazing; and tools, equipment safety concerns. These subjects are covered in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs housed within the province’s largest transportation centre, Ashtonbee campus. It should be noted that the training provided in the Truck Freightliner Training program is actually more in-depth and longer than traditional apprenticeships.
In addition to this in-school portion is four weeks of on-the-job training. As Mr. Leedeman mentioned, during this time, students apply what they have learned and gain new knowledge from their employers. They also have a chance to network and learn to deal with a range of clients. Students receive pay during the apprenticeship and may be eligible for Employment Insurance during the in-class training. Once students have graduated from the Centennial College program, they will be assisted in obtaining employment with a Daimler truck dealer or major truck or bus fleet operator. However, they may also find jobs with truck, bus or motor home dealerships; manufacturers of trucks, buses, and motor homes; freight and transportation companies; as well as municipal or provincial highway transportation departments.
These testimonials show how valuable the 36-week freightliner training at Centennial College is with its in-class training and four weeks of co-op work placement. To apply, students must have completed at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Applicants must be employed by a freightliner dealership or a designated fleet employer or selected through an interview process. Please be advised, that candidates may apply directly to Centennial College. Successful applicants must obtain an employer and then register as a MAP apprentice with the Apprenticeship Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Acceptance is based on successful completion of all entry requirements. Limited space is available in each program.
Once students are accepted, they will discover the freightliner training academy feel comes from highly-qualified and experienced faculty members who emphasize aspects of heavy vehicle technology that are embodied in the program. This includes the diagnosis and repair of the following course subjects: electronics and electrical, and computer management systems; steering, brakes, suspensions, frames and alignment; transmission(s) manual, automated, automatic; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; hydraulics; engines; fuel systems (gas and diesel); welding – MIG, ARC, gas, cutting, brazing; and tools, equipment safety concerns. These subjects are covered in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs housed within the province’s largest transportation centre, Ashtonbee campus. It should be noted that the training provided in the Truck Freightliner Training program is actually more in-depth and longer than traditional apprenticeships.
In addition to this in-school portion is four weeks of on-the-job training. As Mr. Leedeman mentioned, during this time, students apply what they have learned and gain new knowledge from their employers. They also have a chance to network and learn to deal with a range of clients. Students receive pay during the apprenticeship and may be eligible for Employment Insurance during the in-class training. Once students have graduated from the Centennial College program, they will be assisted in obtaining employment with a Daimler truck dealer or major truck or bus fleet operator. However, they may also find jobs with truck, bus or motor home dealerships; manufacturers of trucks, buses, and motor homes; freight and transportation companies; as well as municipal or provincial highway transportation departments.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Communication Training Will Prepare You For a Career in Public Relations
The art of communication is key in everyday life and even more so in business. Professionals with communications training find jobs with banks, municipal governments, PR agencies, museums, trade associations, hospitals not-for-profit organizations and many other places. These communications specialists can either become public relations reps or corporate communications professionals. Although both areas entail communication, there are differences. For example, public relations is all about building and maintaining relationships between your client’s internal and external stakeholders. Corporate communications, on the other hand, involves the communication within a corporation, such as executive and internal communications, branding, events, advertising, and more. The one thing both have in common is the communications training professionals who work in them receive.
“I’m really glad I decided to go to Centennial College. So many things were triggered from that. If I hadn’t learned some of the skills and taken the courses in the program, I don’t think I’d be in such a great position as I am now,” says Virginia Middleton, who works with Kids Help Phone Line. Virginia’s testimonial demonstrates the reason why the college’s Corporate Communications and Public Relations Program is so highly respected. It is all about ensuring that students are obtaining skills, academic knowledge and having the opportunity to network. And students (and employers) are appreciating the communication training. Ninety-two per cent of graduates are very satisfied or satisfied with the overall quality of instruction; 86 per cent of students are very satisfied or satisfied with skills and abilities specific to a career in this field; 100 per cent of employers of grads from the public relations program are very satisfied or satisfied with their job-related knowledge.
Taking one year to complete, the program is for post-graduate students and results in an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. It is offered out of the Centre for Creative Communications, which is located close to the heart of Toronto’s PR industry and ensures ample networking opportunities. In addition, focus is on employability skills and landing a job with a curriculum that emphasizes learning by doing. Among the skills students gain are: learning to write media releases and newsletters, producing an event with a team, designing releases, conducting press conferences, communicating effectively with the public and the media, and much. Specific courses within the program include: Event Management, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Online Public Relations and more. Speaking of the Internet, this Communications Training leads the way in social media and PR content. To supplement the in-school learning, students attend a full-time, eight-week field placement.
Those interested in applying must be able to present an official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program. Applicants will also be required to attend an information session that includes writing and editing exercises and will have to submit a portfolio of writing and a resume. Those who can present a combination of partial post-secondary education (two year minimum) and relevant work experience may also be considered for Centennial College’s communications training.
According to a 2009 survey on PayScale.com, the median salary for a PR manger is $65,959.
“I’m really glad I decided to go to Centennial College. So many things were triggered from that. If I hadn’t learned some of the skills and taken the courses in the program, I don’t think I’d be in such a great position as I am now,” says Virginia Middleton, who works with Kids Help Phone Line. Virginia’s testimonial demonstrates the reason why the college’s Corporate Communications and Public Relations Program is so highly respected. It is all about ensuring that students are obtaining skills, academic knowledge and having the opportunity to network. And students (and employers) are appreciating the communication training. Ninety-two per cent of graduates are very satisfied or satisfied with the overall quality of instruction; 86 per cent of students are very satisfied or satisfied with skills and abilities specific to a career in this field; 100 per cent of employers of grads from the public relations program are very satisfied or satisfied with their job-related knowledge.
Taking one year to complete, the program is for post-graduate students and results in an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. It is offered out of the Centre for Creative Communications, which is located close to the heart of Toronto’s PR industry and ensures ample networking opportunities. In addition, focus is on employability skills and landing a job with a curriculum that emphasizes learning by doing. Among the skills students gain are: learning to write media releases and newsletters, producing an event with a team, designing releases, conducting press conferences, communicating effectively with the public and the media, and much. Specific courses within the program include: Event Management, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Online Public Relations and more. Speaking of the Internet, this Communications Training leads the way in social media and PR content. To supplement the in-school learning, students attend a full-time, eight-week field placement.
Those interested in applying must be able to present an official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program. Applicants will also be required to attend an information session that includes writing and editing exercises and will have to submit a portfolio of writing and a resume. Those who can present a combination of partial post-secondary education (two year minimum) and relevant work experience may also be considered for Centennial College’s communications training.
According to a 2009 survey on PayScale.com, the median salary for a PR manger is $65,959.
Court Clerk Training at Centennial College Gets You into Canada’s Courts
“It is a two-semester certificate program,” says Patty-Ann Sullivan of the Court Support Service undertaking at Centennial College where students obtain court clerk training and Municipal Court Training . “We have designed it on the recommendation of the Ministry of the Attorney General. This program will introduce students to the procedural rules [and is a place] where they will learn about family law and criminal law. We’ll also touch upon some court reporting and transcribing. The unique thing about this program is that it contains a practicum portion. We have an assimilated courtroom within Centennial College, so the students will actually be able to practice taking an oath and presenting before judges. In addition, there will be numerous trips to the various courtrooms and tribunals in order for these students to see first-hand exactly what their role will be within the courtroom setting. It’s perfect for an individual who is very confident, articulate, and who enjoys interacting and working with a number of different individuals. This program should result in jobs within the courtroom setting — either as Court Monitors or Court Clerks. In addition, these graduates will be able to work with all the administrative tribunals and will also be able to work for any official examiners’ offices.”
Patty-Ann does a fantastic job of describing the program but let’s take a closer look at some of the specifics. First and foremost, to apply, students must present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Academic requirements include compulsory English 12 or U, or skills assessment, or equivalent. Applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have studied in an English language school system, for less than three full years may meet English proficiency requirements by providing satisfactory results an English Language Proficiency test.
Experienced Court Clerk Training faculty members who work within the court system provide students with the legal and practical hands-on learning through: small class sizes, newly upgraded computer labs, simulated courtroom setting, practical, career-oriented assignments and the out-of-classroom experiences that Patty-Ann mentioned. Specific course within the court clerk training include: Court Clerk Criminal, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Communications, Word Processing Applications and more. Lastly, the field experience offers students a look at how the field functions and a chance to network. “We look forward to the opportunity of working with the graduates of the Centennial College Court Support Services program,” says Ali Maqbool, A/Supervisor, Court Operations, Family & Small Claims Court, Ministry of the Attorney General
In order to graduate from the Court Support Services program, students are required to attain a minimum C grade average and an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 for graduation. Upon graduation, the role of the court clerk is multi-faceted and includes the implementation of courtroom procedures, in addition to working with judges, lawyers and other courtroom personnel.
Patty-Ann does a fantastic job of describing the program but let’s take a closer look at some of the specifics. First and foremost, to apply, students must present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Academic requirements include compulsory English 12 or U, or skills assessment, or equivalent. Applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have studied in an English language school system, for less than three full years may meet English proficiency requirements by providing satisfactory results an English Language Proficiency test.
Experienced Court Clerk Training faculty members who work within the court system provide students with the legal and practical hands-on learning through: small class sizes, newly upgraded computer labs, simulated courtroom setting, practical, career-oriented assignments and the out-of-classroom experiences that Patty-Ann mentioned. Specific course within the court clerk training include: Court Clerk Criminal, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Communications, Word Processing Applications and more. Lastly, the field experience offers students a look at how the field functions and a chance to network. “We look forward to the opportunity of working with the graduates of the Centennial College Court Support Services program,” says Ali Maqbool, A/Supervisor, Court Operations, Family & Small Claims Court, Ministry of the Attorney General
In order to graduate from the Court Support Services program, students are required to attain a minimum C grade average and an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 for graduation. Upon graduation, the role of the court clerk is multi-faceted and includes the implementation of courtroom procedures, in addition to working with judges, lawyers and other courtroom personnel.
Community and Child Studies Training Prepares You For Your Educational Journey
Careers such as Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work, Developmental Service Work, Community and Justice Services, Police Foundations, Recreation and Leisure Services and Social Services all require the professionals who work in them to be properly trained at a respected post-secondary institution. What happens if a person who wants to enter one of these fields doesn’t have the credentials to take the necessary program? He or she can instead enter the community and child studies training at a school like Centennial College. This unique undertaking serves as a pathway for pursing a profession in one of these fields.
Taking two semesters to complete, the undertaking is specifically designed for adult learners while taking into account and supports the needs of ESL students. Not only does the community and Child Studies Training allow students to develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements of the varied careers available in the community services and child studies department, it also engages students in reflective practice to facilitate professional skill development. All of this is carried out while enhancing communication competence in all language strands.
Faculty members who are experienced in both community and child studies conduct all of the courses within the program. These faculty members not only support and guide students, they also utilize ESL collaborative teaching approaches.
Speaking of the community and Child Studies Course, they include topics such as health and first aid, an introduction to psychology, professional practice and ethics, foundations in community and child studies and others. These topics are covered via specific courses such as Developing College Communications Skills (designed to assist students in upgrading their English skills in the four areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening); Professional Practice and Ethics (students explore how personal attitudes, values and boundaries affect professional relationships. As students begin to define themselves as professionals in the human services field, they will discuss and clarify the professional ethics and standards of employment); Foundations in Community & Child Studies (students will explore professional roles and summarize key career benefits and issues); and more.
Once students successfully complete the program, they obtain an Ontario College Certificate and apply to a Centennial College program of their choice.
To apply for the child studies courses, students must have minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Also required is the compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment or equivalent. However, possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants should be advised that the program is only open for admission to applicants who have been advised and assisted to register by the Centennial College Assessment and Advising Centre. Applicants cannot apply directly to ontariocolleges.ca for admission to this program.
Taking two semesters to complete, the undertaking is specifically designed for adult learners while taking into account and supports the needs of ESL students. Not only does the community and Child Studies Training allow students to develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements of the varied careers available in the community services and child studies department, it also engages students in reflective practice to facilitate professional skill development. All of this is carried out while enhancing communication competence in all language strands.
Faculty members who are experienced in both community and child studies conduct all of the courses within the program. These faculty members not only support and guide students, they also utilize ESL collaborative teaching approaches.
Speaking of the community and Child Studies Course, they include topics such as health and first aid, an introduction to psychology, professional practice and ethics, foundations in community and child studies and others. These topics are covered via specific courses such as Developing College Communications Skills (designed to assist students in upgrading their English skills in the four areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening); Professional Practice and Ethics (students explore how personal attitudes, values and boundaries affect professional relationships. As students begin to define themselves as professionals in the human services field, they will discuss and clarify the professional ethics and standards of employment); Foundations in Community & Child Studies (students will explore professional roles and summarize key career benefits and issues); and more.
Once students successfully complete the program, they obtain an Ontario College Certificate and apply to a Centennial College program of their choice.
To apply for the child studies courses, students must have minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Also required is the compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment or equivalent. However, possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants should be advised that the program is only open for admission to applicants who have been advised and assisted to register by the Centennial College Assessment and Advising Centre. Applicants cannot apply directly to ontariocolleges.ca for admission to this program.
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